Senior IBM i Administrator

Senior IBM i Administrator Summary Responsibilities System Operations

• Monitor and manage the health, performance, and availability of IBM i systems.
• Execute and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Perform IPLs, system saves, PTF installations, and license key updates.
• Schedule, monitor, and troubleshoot batch jobs and job queues.
• Perform daily system checks and log reviews to ensure optimal operation.
• Collaborate with application teams to troubleshoot issues and optimize system usage.

Security Hardening

• Conduct IBM i security audits and implement corrective actions to address vulnerabilities.
• Harden system security by configuring object-level and user profile security, exit programs, authority collections, and audit journaling.
• Implement and maintain security policies in line with industry standards (e.g., NIST, CIS) and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX, HIPAA, PCI).
• Manage and monitor security logs (QAUDJRN) and intrusion detection/prevention settings.
• Work with internal auditors or external consultants to ensure compliance with internal and external security requirements.
• Review and improve user access controls, password policies, and role-based authority.

Qualifications Education Experience Technical Knowledge and/or Abilities

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with IBM i operations and administration.
• Strong working knowledge of IBM i command line and system tools (e.g., WRKACTJOB, WRKSYSSTS, WRKDSKSTS).
• Experience with IBM i security features: user profile management, object authority, exit points, and audit journal.
• Proficiency in backup and recovery techniques using BRMS or equivalent.
• Experience with security auditing tools such as PowerTech, HelpSystems, or native IBM i tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.

• Experience implementing IBM i security best practices and frameworks.
• Familiarity with RPG-based application environments.
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking and communication protocols on IBM i.
• IBM i certification (e.g., IBM Certified System Administrator - IBM i) is a plus.
• Experience with high availability (HA) technologies and logical partitioning (LPAR).

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with IBM i platform developments

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